Propaganda maps

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This map is known as a propaganda map because it uses the simple ideas of maps and twists ideas and thoughts of an unknown, or possible known place, to suit a specific groups needs. This map is a great example of a propaganda map because it is trying to portray how much better China would be if it were ruled by Japan, therefore displaying a map of China with peaceful and happy Japanese people and flags and others running scared. It is a main purpose of propaganda maps to use something that is familiar, like a map, and really change the meaning of it by amplifying some aspect and having that re-shape our previous knowledge, either positively or negatively.